25) I Almost Had a Meltdown Over Something Ordinary People (Neurotypicals) Might Consider Small
I was able to prevent myself from having a meltdown but it wasn't easy. Now that I think about it, I don't think I explained how exactly I prevented it. But that's not the point of this episode. The p...
7 Okt 202223min
24) How It's Felt Being Different My Entire Life
It sucks feeling like you don't belong, until it doesn't. I talk about how it felt being different pre-autism self-identification and how awesome it feels now knowing that I do, in fact, fit in. *** E...
6 Okt 202241min
23) I'd Rather Get Shanked than Work for Other People Ever Again
I talk about what employment has been like for me. Having an autism lens through which to look back at my various issues in this area is super helpful because it all makes sense now. But still... I'd ...
5 Okt 202235min
22) Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
I'm not very good at handling change, even if it's a positive change. This is just me processing out loud all the things happening in my life in such a short amount of time and how overwhelming it fee...
3 Okt 202224min
21) I Love When People Cancel on Me (for reals)
I talk about the "preparation" I do to get ready to socialize with a friend or go to an appointment and how I feel when someone cancels on me (usually pretty happy). I have trouble with just about eve...
30 Sep 202221min
20) Food Stuff
Disordered eating is prevalent within the autism community. I share about my eating habits, my issues with food, and how learning I'm autistic has allowed me to accept my food issues as well as embrac...
29 Sep 202224min
19) Who Is at the Door?
Someone came to the door. I wasn't expecting them. It gave me so much anxiety. This is a very rambly episode about what goes through my lovely autistic mind when stuff like this happens. *** Email: au...
27 Sep 202223min
18) Autism Is NOT a Disorder
I take issue with the word DISORDER in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Why? Cuz it's not a disorder! I share my perspective on this diagnosis and why I feel like it should be removed from the DSM. *** Email...
27 Sep 202217min
